Primary Ovarian Insuffciency Symptoms

DESCRIPTION

Primary ovarian insufficiency occurs when the ovaries stop functioning as they should before age 40. When this happens, your ovaries don’t produce typical amounts of the hormone estrogen or release eggs regularly. This condition is also called premature ovarian failure and often leads to infertility

Symptoms –

• Irregular or skipped periods
• Difficulty getting pregnant
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Dry eyes
• Irritability or difficulty in concentrating
• Decreased sexual desire

Risk factors –

• Common in ages between 35 to 40
• Family history
• Ovarian surgery

Diagnosis and test –

• Pregnancy
• Hormone levels
• Chromosome changes or certain genes

Treatment –

• Estrogen therapy
• Calcium and vitamin D supplements